Groundskeeper 2 - 20074890

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Coverage

Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Education & Development opportunities

Job summary

The State of Ohio is seeking a Groundskeeper 2 for the Office of General Services, located at Fountain Square main campus in Franklin County, Columbus. This full-time role includes duties such as trash removal, moving furniture, operating a skid steer, landscaping, and snow removal.

Starting pay is $21.485 per hour with upcoming increases to $23.65 per hour over 3.5 years; COLA may apply. Work hours are Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with occasional changes.

Qualifications

• Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division; 6 months' training or 6 months' experience in grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Pick up trash daily around the Fountain Square Complex.
• Move office furniture within and between the several buildings located on the Fountain Square Complex.
• Operate a skid steer at Fountain Square Complex and State Fairgrounds.
• Water and maintain flowerbeds at the State Fairgrounds and Fountain Square Complex.
• Perform snow removal (e.g., remove snow with a pickup truck and plow, shovel around doorways, spread salt).
• Minor equipment repair

Skills

Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Job description

Organization: Natural Resources

Agency Contact Name and Information: Theresa Ellis, [e-mail], 614-265-6332

Work Location:
2045 Morse Road, ODNR Main
Columbus, Ohio, 43229
United States

Compensation: 21.48

Schedule: Permanent - Full Time

Work Hours: M-F, 8-5 subject to change

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill: Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Who We Are

Did you know Ohio operates 76 state parks, manages over 750,000 acres of diverse wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water? That’s just the tip of the iceberg of what we do at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) as we seek to ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all!

Across our 12 divisions and support services, we employ office staff, law enforcement officers, geologists, biologists, engineers, attorneys, communicators, managers, and so much more. Whatever your passion, we likely have a position to fit it and pathways for advancement!

Working at ODNR is a special experience. Our employees are afforded opportunities to participate in public events at parks, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and annually at the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair! Our central office campus at Fountain Square is like an oasis on Morse Road with private, secured parking, wildlife, a walking path, and natural areas including a small prairie and wetland. We routinely have Lunch and Learn events at our Assembly Center which are streamed on Teams Live as are monthly updates with our Director.

What we need:

We are seeking energetic, passionate people who enjoy the outdoors and want to play a key role for the position of a Groundskeeper 2 position within the Office of General Services, headquartered at Fountain Square main campus in Franklin County. To learn more about The Department of Natural Resources please visit Ohio Department of Natural Resources | Ohio.gov | Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

What You'll Do

• Pick up trash daily around the Fountain Square Complex
• Move office furniture within and between the severalbuildings located on the Fountain Square Complex
• Operate a skid steer at Fountain Square Complex and StateFairgrounds
• Water and maintain flowerbeds at the State Fairgrounds and FountainSquare Complex
• Perform snow removal (e.g., remove snow with a pickup truckand plow, shovel around doorways, spread salt)
• Minor equipment repair
• Starting hourly pay of $21.485/hr with multiple payincreases over your first 3.5 years of service, with an end salary of $23.65/hr
• There may also be cost of living adjustments (COLA) applied. Longevity pay supplements begin after five (5) years of state service. For more details, refer to OCSEA Employees | Department of Administrative Services.

Why Work for the State of Ohio:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit Total Rewards website!

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS & Optional Deferred Compensation Ohio Deferred Compensation

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications:

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division 6 mos. trg. or 6 mos. exp. in grounds maintenance. Valid commercial driver's license required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by section 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio revised code.
-Or 6 mos. exp. as Groundskeeper 1, 53611. Valid commercial driver's license required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by Sections 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Ohio revised code.
-Or alternative, equivalent evidence of the minimum class qualifications noted above.
Job Skills: Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

ADA Statement:

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Drug-Free Workplace:

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.